Volume 14 | Issue 1 |

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For women from Scheduled Tribes (STs), in particular, land ownership and succession are essential to economic stability, social standing, and empowerment. The inheritance rights of ST women in Sikkim are influenced by a complicated interplay between deeply ingrained patriarchal societal norms, customary tribal laws, and statutory provisions. Women's rights to inherit property are legally recognised by legal frameworks like the Sikkim Succession Act, 2008, however their real exercise is still restricted. Male heirs are frequently given preference in customs, but limitations pertaining to marriage, tribal identification, and documentation further marginalise women. Through a survey of the literature, legal analysis, and sociocultural viewpoints, this paper critically investigates the inheritance rights and land ownership position of ST women in Sikkim. In order to guarantee significant land rights for ST women, it draws attention to the discrepancy between law and practice and makes the need for increased awareness, enforcement, and gender-sensitive reforms.

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Inheritance Rights, ST Women, Sikkim, Patriarchy, Barriers, Empowerment.

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The pedagogy of English literature presently in the Global South has been defined through the lens of our colonial predecessors, who have left a lasting impression through the established canonical texts and present a Eurocentric approach. However, the globalised world has often challenged these Western ideologies and approaches through multilingual and postcolonial approach. The proposal will present its argument calling for reimagining the approaches towards teaching English literature in the Neo-colonial world. It argues that literature when taught through the right context can often empower the young minds to not only educate and innovate, but enhance and empower oneself. The literary landscape calls for cultural production, and a validation in the academic context. Hence, the paper argues for a transformed literary landscape in the academia which can empower the students towards voicing their agency and identity.

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Postcolonialism, literary canon, academic imperialism, decolonisation.

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The present study investigates the academic achievement of Devadasis children in relation to four important psychological and socio-educational variables: social maturity, metacognitive awareness, adjustment, and mind style. A sample of 500 Devadasis children studying in Residential Schools from the Bagalkot, Belagavi, and Vijayapura districts was selected using a cluster sampling technique. The findings of the study revealed that: i) academic achievement has a positive correlation with social maturity, metacognitive awareness, adjustment, and mind style among Devadasis children in the total sample; and ii) academic achievement shows a similar positive correlation with these variables among both male and female Devadasis children. Further, the results indicated that these correlations were statistically significant for both male and female Devadasis children. The study concludes that fostering social maturity, strengthening metacognitive strategies, improving adjustment skills, and understanding individual mind styles can contribute meaningfully to enhancing the academic achievement of Devadasis children.

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Devadasis Children; Academic Achievement; Social Maturity; Metacognitive Awareness; Adjustment and Mind Style

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Agriculture is one of India's most important economic sectors, however millions of farmers continue to have trouble accessing the right information, at the right time, to make informed decisions. Barriers that hinder farmers' access to this information include a fractured source of information, lack of knowledge on government schemes, not receiving real-time guidance, diversity in languages and varying literacy and digital skills - all of which have a severe impact on their ability to adopt modern and profitable agricultural practices. By utilizing current technology and an artificial intelligence (AI) platform, this Proposal aims to create a multi-language, voice-based, agricultural advice chatbot that will provide an accurate, accessible, and personalized solution to farmers' needs. This solution uses a multi-language platform (English, Hindi, Kannada), while at the same time, incorporating voice interactions to enable farmers with varying literacy levels to use the system. A farmer would be able to ask questions about their crops, weather, pest management, soil health, fertilizer's, market trends, and government schemes and receive immediate, simplified assistance. In addition to this service, this solution will also provide crop recommendations based on soil test results and related information enabling them to take better decisions regarding crop cultivation. Furthermore, with the separate module for government schemes allowing farmers quick access to eligibility criteria, benefits, and application processes, it addresses the ongoing problem of farmers lacking knowledge about government related assistance available to them.

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Agriculture Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Multilingual Chatbot, Voice-Based Interface, Smart Farming, Crop Recommendation System, Government Schemes Awareness, Precision Agriculture, Decision Support System.

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The article focuses on the consequences of the long-term political conflict on the health and welfare of women and children in the Kashmir Valley. Lasting instability and militarization experienced over the last three decades have changed the normalcy in the region with long-term physical, psychological and socio-economic effects on civilians. These have been felt especially by women and children who are at the cross-points of gender, age, and structural marginality. The paper is based on qualitative and analytical research, which pulls together primary sources, such as government materials, health reports, interviews, and institutional documents, and secondary scholarship of sociology, public health, and studies of conflict. The discussion shows that years of violence, insecurity, and loss has led to large percentage of mental health distress in women and children such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress as well as the growing rate of chronic physical diseases. The structural constraints which have made these health outcomes worse are poor healthcare infrastructures, poor access to mental health services, poverty, gender norms and poor access to medical facilities especially in rural settings. Although the right to health is being formally acknowledged by state-initiated welfare programs and legal frameworks, the programs and legal frameworks still lack effectiveness because they have continuous instability, poor implementation, and institutional constraints. The paper contends that the current healthcare interventions are not adequate to mitigate the health outcomes of conflict that are gendered and intergenerational. It demands a rights-based and communal methodology of service delivery in medical care with specific focus on readily available mental health medical and all-inclusive policy interventions. This study will help to expand the general content on health, gender, and conflict in protracted crisis contexts by focusing on women and children experiences

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Kashmir Valley Conflict, Mental Health Impact, Civilian Suffering, Healthcare Infrastructure Evaluation.

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Kokborok literature can broadly be classified into two major forms: oral literature and written literature. Oral literature consists of various literary forms that are transmitted verbally from one generation to another. Among these forms, proverbs occupy a significant place. It can be observed that every community possesses its own literary tradition, and similarly, every language in the world has its own literature. Folk literature represents one of the richest cultural components of Kokborok literature and is known by different names in different communities. Within Tripuri society, folk literature constitutes an essential and integral part of Kokborok literary tradition. Literature plays an important role in daily life, as it is used to express emotions such as happiness, sorrow, sympathy, and shared experiences. For this reason, literature becomes an inseparable part of human life. Every literary form, even the smallest, carries a deeper meaning and cultural value. Literature does not originate solely from individual expression; rather, it emerges from collective human thought, experience, and social interaction. Proverbs, in particular, gain their identity through continuous social use and communication. Without regular use in society, such expressions cannot be considered proverbs. Over time, literary works, especially those preserved and developed by writers, attain recognition and establish their significance within the literary tradition.

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Literature, Folk literature, Proverbs, Society .

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This paper investigates the multifaceted economic dimensions influencing the status, roles, and empowerment of women, particularly tribal women, in regions such as Chintapalle Mandal, Andhra Pradesh. It aims to explore their diverse economic contributions, the persistent challenges they face, and the impact of various governmental and grassroots initiatives designed to promote their economic independence and development. Based on the experiences and contexts described, this research proposes a qualitative methodological approach. This would involve participant observation to understand daily life and power dynamics, in-depth interviews to capture individual perspectives and nuanced narratives, and focus group discussions to explore shared experiences and social norms related to gender roles, status, and empowerment within tribal communities. Tribal women are central to their economies, actively engaged in agriculture (including shifting cultivation, millet, coffee, turmeric), allied activities (poultry, livestock), and forest-based livelihoods (NTFP collection). They also preserve traditional skills through handicrafts and participate extensively in wage labour, including schemes like MGNREGS. Shandies (local markets) serve as crucial platforms where women act as producers, sellers, and buyers, contributing to household income and decision-making power. However, they face significant challenges including poverty, illiteracy, exploitation, lack of market access, poor infrastructure, limited financial literacy, and gender discrimination. Empowerment initiatives such as DWCRA, MGNREGS, Prerana, and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have been instrumental in providing self-employment opportunities, access to credit, skill development, and fostering a savings culture, thereby enhancing their financial autonomy and community engagement. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for recognizing tribal women's vital contributions to the economies, addressing systemic barriers to their development, and strengthening the effectiveness of empowerment programs. The study highlights how economic independence is crucial for empowering tribal women, enabling them to gain financial autonomy and improve their family's welfare.

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Tribal Women, Economic Empowerment, Livelihoods, Self-Help Groups, Rural Economy, Gender Roles

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in the retail sector, particularly through its applications in predictive analytics for inventory optimization and marketing performance. This study explores how AI-driven tools enhance inventory accuracy, supply chain responsiveness, and marketing outcomes in the retail ecosystem of India. Using survey data from 120 retail managers across Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities, combined with secondary analysis of industry case studies, this research evaluates the relationships between AI-enabled inventory decisions and marketing performance indicators such as sales, promotions, and return on investment (ROI). Statistical methods including percentage analysis, Chi-square tests, and ANOVA were applied. The findings show that AI adoption significantly improves inventory accuracy, reduces stockouts, and enhances supply chain efficiency. Further, AI-driven decisions positively correlate with sales performance and promotional effectiveness. However, challenges such as data integration, cost of implementation, and workforce readiness remain barriers to widespread adoption. The study concludes that successful AI adoption in retail requires both technological investment and organizational adaptation, offering insights for retail managers aiming to build resilient and customer-focused operations.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in the retail sector, particularly through its applications in predictive analytics for inventory optimization and marketing performance. This study explores how AI-driven tools enhance inventory accuracy, supply chain responsiveness, and marketing outcomes in the retail ecosystem of India. Using survey data from 120 retail managers across Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities, combined with secondary analysis of industry case studies, this resea

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Wireless Charging Technology, Arduino Uno, Mutual Inductance, inductive coupling, Electrical Vehicle.

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Cardiovascular disease; heart disease prediction; Machine learning; Principal Component Analysis; Feature selection; Ensemble methods; Classification; ROC-AUC

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